noun
agha
AH-guh
noun
1
An honorific title for high-ranking officials, used historically in Turkey and other Muslim regions.
"The local agha oversaw tax collection in the province."
name
1
A surname derived from the title.
"The Agha family has a long history in regional politics."
How to Use Agha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical title of respect for officials in Ottoman and related societies, also used as a surname.
Word Forms
aghas plural, Aghas plural
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Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish aghā, a title of respect.